Assistant Buyer

Brooklyn Bottling Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Foods Corp. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our Orlando facility. The role supports purchasing and procurement to ensure products are available, cost-effective, and delivered on time in a dynamic food and beverage distribution environment.

The Junior Buyer position focuses on assisting senior buyers with procurement strategies, vendor communication, and inventory coordination to maintain product availability across our portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement preferred.
• Familiarity with food & beverage supply chains is a plus.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase orders and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Source food and beverage products from approved suppliers.
• Compare prices, quality, and delivery timelines for cost-effective buying.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Vendor management

Inventory control

Market analysis

Administrative skills

Job description

Iberia Foods Corp, is a Food & Beverage distribution company with locations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Chicago, Atlanta, and two locations in Florida, Miami and Orlando.

Iberia Foods first started in 1930 with a diverse portfolio of leading brands from the Caribbean and Latin America.

We service over 12,000 supermarkets, club stores, wholesalers and independent retailers.

Iberia Foods understands the unique and differentiated needs of each community. The company sells, distributes, and promotes a complete and diverse portfolio of leading brands from the Caribbean, Latin America.

We are seeking for a dynamic Assistant Buyer to join our team in our Orlando facility.

Salary starts at $19 per hour.

A Junior Buyer in Iberia Foods (a large distributor of Caribbean and Hispanic food products) supports the purchasing and procurement process to ensure products (food & beverages) are available, cost-effective, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Typical Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Procurement & Purchasing

• Assist with purchase orders and ensure accuracy and compliance
• Source food and beverage products from approved suppliers
• Help compare prices, quality, and delivery timelines for cost-effective buying

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Communicate with vendors to confirm orders and delivery schedules
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Inventory & Supply Chain Support

• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock
• Track shipments and resolve delays
• Support demand planning and product availability

Market & Product Analysis

• Analyze food market trends and pricing
• Research new products, brands, or alternatives
• Stay updated on seasonal product availability

Administrative Tasks

• Maintain accurate purchasing records (pricing, vendors, orders)
• Assist senior buyers with procurement strategies
• Ensure compliance with company policies and food industry standards